Edward Jones on Clubhouse

Bio

Vice President of Programs at ABFE - A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, where he deeply embraces the organization’s vision. In his role, he leads philanthropic professional development & convening activities as well as supports the design and implementation of the organization’s racial justice and equity program initiatives for over 900+ members and partners across the globe. Prior to joining ABFE, he was the Director of Conference Programming at the Council on Foundations. Edward is a founding member of Black Benefactors, a social investment club/giving circle comprised of individuals, local businesses and organizations that are dedicated to addressing the societal ills facing Black people in the DC region. He is a founding member of Black Philanthropic Alliance and African American Heritage House at Chautauqua Institution. His board service also includes Weissberg Foundation and former board service with Us Helping Us, People into Living, Inc. a HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, overall health and well-being org. Edward serves on the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers Racial Equity Working Group, an active member/volunteer at Zion Church, and founding member of its Justice League. He is a commissioner of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Serve DC Commission for volunteerism. Born in LA, Uof Akron grad, and long time DC resident.